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See nädal on olnud võrdlemisi kummaline. Ühtaegu on kõik, nii töö kui igapäevategemised läinud libedalt, kuid juba järgmisel hetkel tunnen nagu oleksin end totaalselt mullikilesse mähkinud ja ei jaga ei maast ega ilmast matsugi. Täna tunnen veel eriti seda, kuidas motivatsiooni isegi kõige lihtsamateks asjadeks lihtsalt pole ning iga tund juba varahommikust saadik musta auku kokku jookseb. Ma ei oska öelda, miks ma end nii tunnen, aga see ajab mind ühel hetkel meeletult närvi, kuid teisel ei suuda seda piiritut ükskõiksust sõnadessegi panna. Ei viitsi keskenduda, et tööd teha, ei viitsi trenni teha või jooksma minna, sest lihtsam on voodis lebada ja otsast peale "Gossip Girli" vaadata, ei viitsi süüa teha, sest lihtsam on kuskilt miskit nipet-näpet suhu pista. No lihtsalt ei ole minu päev vist, suisa ehk nädal.

Kuid jah, kuna praegu on aasta kõige ilusam aeg ning tahaksin neid pikki päevi viimseni ära kasutada, tuleb end maast üles korjata ja tegudele asuda. Teha neid asju, mida hing ihkab ja mitte lasta motivatsioonipuudusega segunenud laiskusepisikul end maadligi suruda. Lihtsam öelda kui teha, aga vähemalt tuleb proovi teha. Õnneks on toredamad ajad ees: sel nädalavahetusel ootab ees väike matkareis mägedesse ning juba järgmisel viib teekond taaskord Berliini. Oh, kuidas ma seda linna igatsen...

Aga jah, alustame väikestest asjadest. Tavaliselt aitab Pinterest sellistel puhkudel hädast välja. Ja siin ta siis on, üle pika aja jälle üks minimalstlik tujutahvel (haha, moodboard kõlab ikka palju paremini). Ehk tõstab ka kellegi teise meeleolu kõrgemale ning pakub väikest inspiratsiooni. Eks inimene ole inimlik olla, kuid vahepeal tuleb ise mõned sammud vahele astuda ja oma teekonda paremale rajale suunata. Las see päev olla minu jaoks täna.



This week has been so extremely off. On the one hand, everything I do, work or daily habits, have gone so damn smoothly and on the other I feel like I was wrapped in a few layers of bubble wrap and I don't understand a thing of what is going on. I feel these feelings hitting me especially hard today, when I have zero motivation for even the most simplest things and every hour spent since the very early morning runs into this dark whole of nothingness. I don't know what is the reason lying behind these "amazing" feelings, but I can admit that it pisses me off big time, but then again at I could care less at the same time...I don't care about focusing enough to deliver at work. I don't care enough to drag my butt outside to exercise or go running, because it is easier to lie in bed and rewatch Gossip Girl from season 1. I don't care enough to cook, because it is easier to nibble on some random things I can find from the kitchen. I guess it is just not my week.

But as now is the most beautiful and amazing time of the year, I would like to use these long days to the mazimum. Therefore I need to pick myself up from the ground and get going. I want to do all these things I planned for the summer and don't let this weird mixture of lack of motivation and laziness get the best out of me. It is easier said than done, but at least got to try. Luckily there are some lovely things awaiting: this weekend will be spent hiking in the mountains and on the next one Berlin baby! Oh how I have missed that place! It has been too long...

Alrighty, let's start with the little things. Usually Pinterest tends to help out on such occasions. So here it is, a tiny minimalistic moodboard to raise my mood and lay rays of sunshine and happiness on me. Maybe it will do the same to some of you, who might feel somehow similar. I believe it is human to be human, but sometimes you have to make some extra steps to break the bad moments and set your aim back onto the right track. May that day be today.

All pictures from Pinterest.*

• Naviglio Grande. See oli ilmselt minu kõige lemmikum paik terves Milaanos. Jõudsime kanali äärde täpselt päikeseloojangu ajaks, mis muutis terve ala nõnda maagiliseks. Taevas oli mõnusalt roosakas-sinine, kõrvu kostus mõnus segu tänavamuusikutest, inimeste jutuvadast ja saginast, vesi sillerdas erinevates värvides ja hinge tekkis selle kõige juures meeletu rahu, millesarnast polnud ammu juba kogenud. Lisaks leidub antud alal ka rohkelt mõnusaid restorane ning lokaale, kus midagi head ja paremat suhu pista või klaasikest veini nautida. Kõigele lisaks teenindasid meid enamus paikades just kenad meeskelnerid, kelle viisakus ning tähelepanu ka kõige väiksematele detailidele kogemuse eriti meeldivaks muutsid!

•   Naviglio Grande. That was probably my most favourite part of Milan in altogether. We arrived  at the canal just by the time of sunset and our timing made the whole experience simply magical. The sky was painted in beautiful pinkish-bluish shadows, our ears caught on the lovely mixture of street artists, people's chatter and movements, the water was sparkling in different colours and my soul was filled with such peace I haven't felt in a long, long time. In addition, the area contains tons of cute cafes and bars to enjoy your dinner or a glass of wine at. On top of everything, most of those places were catered by cute male waiters, whose politeness and eye to the smallest details just add up to the experience.

• Duomo di Milano. Tegemist on tõenäoliselt ühe kõige enam külastatava turismiaktraktsiooniga Milaanos. Kui me viimaks toomkiriku-esisele platsile enda sammud seadsime, võttis viimase kogu hiilguses nägemine ikka korralikult pahviks. Mind hämmastab see, kui võimsaid ning kauneid ehitisi on siia maailma suudetud luua. Ma ei ole tihtipeale just kõige suurem kirikute-katedraalide fänn, kuid Milaano toomkirik oli igatahes väärt nägemist.
•  Duomo di Milano. This one is probably one of the most visited tourism attractions in Milan, but when we finally made our steps to the square located in front of the cathedreal, I could understand why. It is simply majestic and took my breath away. I am amazed by how statuesque a building can have, but the Duomo was certainly one standing tall in pride. I am often not the biggest fan of churches or cathedreals, but the Duomo di Milano is definitely worth the visit. 

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Viimase puhul on tegemist maailma ühe vanima kaubanduskeskusega, mis jääb Duomo toomkirikust mõne sammu kaugusele ning mida on ilmselt rahvamasside liiklemissuundasid arvesse võttas raske mitte märgata. Ostlemissõpradele on antud piirkond tõeliseks mekaks, kuna poodide seas leidub nii kõrgmoebrände kui ka suurele enamusele pisut taskukohasemaid rõivapoode. Kuid minu jaoks oli antud kaubanduskeskusse astumine reisi üks tipphetki. Hoone arhitektuur ning lae klaaspaneelidest sisse langev valgus muutsid terve õhustiku suisa sõnul kirjeldamatuks. Üks nendest kohtadest, mida peab oma silmaga nägema, et kogemust kuidagimoodi läbi elada. 
•  Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The latter is one of the oldest shopping centers in the world and stands just a few steps away from the Duomo di Milano. It is probably very hard to miss - just follow the crowds moving through. This must be one of those places that any person with even a slight shopping or fashion bug in them will love. The area around the Galleria itself is an array of of high end fashion stores (name any and you will find it), but there are also many more affordable brand stores available to go and spend your money on. But for me entering the Galleria was one of the highlights of our trip. The architecture itself against the lights flowing in from the glass panels on the roof created an atmosphere that cannot be put into words. One of those places you simply need to see with your own eyes to explain.

• Castello Sforzesco ja Sempione park. Käisime Sforza lossi ümbrust ning viimase taga asetsevat kaunist Sempione parki imetlemas mõnusal õhtupoolikul, mil päike just loojuma oli hakanud. Kuigi antud ala on ilmselt kaunis ka päevavalguses, soovitaksin viimast võimalusel külastada just sumeda õhtupäikese saatel. Meie väike jalutuskäik pargi roheluses ja värvidemängus tekitas hinge nõnda mõnusa puhkusetunde ning lisaks ei olnud antud hetkel meid ümbritsemas ka palju inimesi, mis kogu elamuse väga pingevabaks muutis. 
•  Castello Sforzesco and Sempione park.We went to explore the surroundings of the Sforza castle quite late in the evening, just when the sun started to set. Even though the castle and the park behind it are both beautiful to look at also in the daylight, I would recommend to visit the area accompanied by the evening sun. Our small walk in the greenery of the park together with the colourful sky created such an amazing feeling of calm - like a true holiday. Also, we did not have too many people surrounding us, which made the experience completely peaceful.